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UNITED STRINGS OF EUROPE

Works by Marsh, Shaw, Golijov, and Mendelssohn. BIS-2549 (auditioned in 24/192). 2021. Matthew Bennet, prod.; Dave Rowell, eng.

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Here’s a superbly executed oddity that). That a string program that includes two pieces initially composed for choral voices works so superbly is due to the care and expressivity of United Strings of Europe (USE), a UK-based ensemble of young artists dedicated to creating musical experiences that “promote cross-cultural understanding, … celebrate diversity and bridge cultural divides.”

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